Valentine's Day is a chance to show some big love, but finding something special and meaningful can be tricky. This is where art, especially wildlife art, comes in. A painting not only lasts forever, reminding you of your connection every time you look at it, but a print featuring your partner's beloved bird or animal is possibly the most personal, thoughtful gift you can give.
There's nothing quite like the way animals express their affection and art capturing these displays can also symbolise your own relationship, offering you something to hang on your wall forever. Whether you see yourselves as love birds or have a shared memory of watching wildlife, this wildlife art collection featuring an A-Z of animals is brimming with romantic inspiration.
Art for love birds
As a wildlife artist, I am often commissioned by couples to paint something that reflects their personal love story and nature's love birds are a favourite theme. In fact the time I was asked to paint oystercatchers for a proposal is possibly the most romantic story ever. If you and your loved one also identify as 'love birds' then you're bound to find something that reflects your feelings in the following collection. In fact, the only question is: which of these love birds are you?
The perfect pair
Are you the perfect pair? These avocets complement one another perfectly, the curve of their elegant necks and beaks echo one another with graceful symmetry - if this sounds like you and your partner then choose it to give on Valentine's Day and it will remind you of your feelings for one another every time you look at it.
Avocets: Perfect Pair | Limited Edition Print
The same goes for this art print which captures the love dance of a gannet pair. The way these sea birds reach to the sky as they dance is known as sky-pointing and is a touching gesture to watch.
Gannets Sky-Pointing, limited edition art print
A fun-loving couple
Perhaps your relationship is better reflected by these courting puffins; full of fun and adventure? If your Valentine has a sense of humour, then this art print is sure to bring a smile. Similarly, the adorable mallard ducks below would make a playful gift for someone who enjoys watching these amusing water birds on the water.
Courting Puffins | Limited Edition Print
Mallards' Twos a Pair, Limited Edition Print
Valentine's Day art for countryside lovers
Perhaps you both adore the English countryside. If so then make a statement with a painting of courting pheasants and see your passion reflected back from your walls forever. You can also browse my countryside collection to find a Valentine's Day art print that really tells your unique story.
Courting Pheasants | Limited Edition Print
Valentine's Day art for owl lovers
Do you share a love of owls? There's nothing nicer than a gift that reminds you of special times together and if watching owls represents special time between you then a gift chosen from my collection of owl paintings will remind you both of the connection.
Owls Snuggled Up | Limited Edition Print
A Valentine's day out with wildlife
If you found these art choices inspiring, why not visit my wildlife art gallery in Thixendale and choose a painting together? My art collection is extensive, so there's bound to be something just right for you both. And, since wildlife and nature has a way of bringing people together, a visit to the gallery is the perfect place for a romantic day out. Alongside the art and gifts there are wildlife films and live animal cameras to watch. Right now the owls and kestrels are pairing up so you should see these wild love stories too.
If you don't have the wall space for art, you can always buy a 'his and hers' fine bone china mug set, or an animal-inspired lap tray for a night in together. For more Valentine's Day gift ideas take a look at my Valentine's Gifts page.
